High profile parental figures, like Bono and Ali Hewson, can provide additional opportunities for a career, but Eve Hewson has earned and solidified her spot independently in the entertainment world as a dynamic actress. At just 33 years old, she has crafted an impressive career spanning both television and film. Hewson has worked alongside industry giants from the likes of Sean Penn to Nicole Kidman, all while remaining a bright spot catching the mainstream audience’s eyes since 2011.
According to her IMDb profile, her parents were against her pursuing a career in performance, but audiences are thankful she rebelled much like the characters she frequently portrays. Hewson holds a sense of maturity throughout her work that bleeds into each of her roles. Although some audiences may not know her by name yet, it is only a matter of time. With multiple Irish Film & Television award nominations and a Peabody award under her belt, the sky is the limit for Hewson’s developing career.
10 Bridge of Spies (2015)
Release Date October 16, 2015
Runtime 142 Minutes
Working with Steven Spielberg is on everyone’s bucket list. Working with Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg is a dream come true. Eve Hewson was able to accomplish both in 2015’s Oscar winning Bridge of Spies. Mark Rylance starred opposite Tom Hanks and took home the best supporting actor award in this Cold War courtroom drama. Hewson portrays Tom Hanks’s daughter, Carol Donovan, with a consistent concern for her father and his line of work.
Hewson Serves the Story Alongside Filmmaking Giants
Each time Hewson is tasked with collaborating in the company of industry legends, she never shies away from the task. It is impressive that each time her performances serve the story to its full extent. As the daughter in the family, she shows care, hope, and fright in her short moments onscreen. She always understands her role in relation to the overall project. Here, Hewson plays out of her age, in heightened circumstances, and with committed family drama excellently.
9 The Script – For the First Time (Music Video) (2010)
Eve Hewson was right at home in the music world for an Irish rock band. Only, this is not a U2 track, it is For the First Time by The Script. The Script formed in 2001 and released their first album, which was self-titled in 2008. However, it wasn’t until two years later that Hewson starred in the music video for the band. The song is about love and how hardships can impact a relationship, but it is vital to never give up. The message is clear and apparent to audiences all around the globe.
Eve Hewson Utilizes Her Voice & Expression for Powerful Effect
Hewson opens the music video with a beautiful narration remembering her hometown and in that brief introduction, audiences can hear the melancholic tension in her voice. The video continues and features the lead vocals but pairs the language with past moments of a loving relationship. Hewson does so much with so little, with a bright smile and emotionally longing looks as her partner rides off on a motorcycle. Her presence is felt for the entire four and a half minute music video, even when she is not in the frame. This was her introduction to many in the States and remains a pivotal piece for her career.
8 Papillon (2017)
Release Date August 24, 2018
Cast Nina Senicar , Rami Malek , Fernanda Diniz , Michael Socha , Christopher Fairbank , Yorick van Wageningen , Tommy Flanagan , Roland Møller , Brian Vernel , Charlie Hunnam , Eve Hewson
Movies set in a prison typically set the groundwork for a great story. When Michael Noer decided to remake Papillon, industry executives were mixed about whether the film could capture a modern audience. One thing was certain, Eve Hewson was one of the positives in the movie. The story follows a notorious prison break from 1933 on the Salvation Island of French Guiana and how Henri “Papillon” Chariere achieved freedom. Charlie Hunnam and Rami Malek star in the leading roles, while Hewson portrayed Hunnam’s wife, Nennete, who anchors the entire movie.
Hewson Makes the Most of Her Moments
When the Papillon character is taken from his life with Hewson’s Nenette, she has to play full desperation and watch her life be stripped away right in front of her very eyes. It is a challenging moment and Hewson carries a pain and anxiety that serves to haunt the viewer. It adds a layer to the drama that is effective solely because of how convincing the love Hewson injects between the two characters truly is.
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7 The Luminaries (2020)
The Luminaries is a miniseries based on a book of the same title which tells the story of a mystery in New Zealand during the gold rush. Everyone wants to set up their life for good, but the challenge of 1860s life is frustrating to plot. Industry veteran Eva Green, Himesh Patel, and Eve Hewson fill out the cast as they explore deception, greed, and love.
Hewson’s Conflicted Status Struggle
Hewson’s poise and power shine as her character, Anna Wetherell, consistently contemplates her next move and how it will affect those around her. Each of these characters has a drive that pushes the next plot point forward, yet everything is seemingly hard to get. The drama is rich, the characters are interesting, and the setting is beautiful to look at. Hewson remains the standout for her conflicted disposition and how to achieve all that her heart desires.
6 Behind Her Eyes (2021)
Behind Her Eyes
Release Date February 17, 2021
Seasons 1
Eve Hewson has been involved in multiple book adaptations, including Behind Her Eyes. The Netflix-produced six-episode series features Tom Bateman and Simona Brown in a story about a single mother who begins an affair with her boss and befriends his wife. Hewson portrays Adele Ferguson, a troubled, lonely woman married to Tom Bateman’s Dr. Ferguson.
Hewson Takes a Risk in Twisted Storytelling
The performance is crafted in such a specific way to set up an unpredictable finale. Hewson provides enough groundwork for the character to appear out of control when in reality there may be more than meets the eye. She employs strong use of physicality to convey the character’s mental state and draws the viewer toward her movements or lack thereof in particular.
5 Enough Said (2013)
Release Date October 11, 2013
Enough Said is a relationship drama, written and directed by Nicole Holofcener, focused on divorced parents and the challenges that come with separation from both a partner and from a child. The cast features the late great James Gandolfini, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Toni Collette, and Catherine Keener, who all bring Holofcener’s vision to great life. Hewson portrays Gandolfini’s daughter, Tess, a confident and opinionated, soon to be college student pursuing fashion design.
Hewson Works Alongside Superstars With Infectious Confidence
Although the film features one of Gandolfini’s most dynamic performances, Eve Hewson steals many of the scenes she is in. The scenes between Gandolfini, Louis-Dreyfus, and Hewson are sharp enough to cut diamonds. There is something so memorable about the bravado of Hewson’s portrayal. Whenever she appears on-screen, the audience’s eyes and ears are immediately drawn to her. Hewson never pushes for emotion or tries to create a moment, which must have been an easy temptation while she was surrounded by two of the biggest television icons of all time. She allowed the life-like nature of the scenes to guide the performance.
4 The Knick (2014 – 2015)
Release Date August 8, 2014
Seasons 2
Period pieces always present an interesting challenge for the cast and crew alike. The Knick holds true to that narrative, as creating a world where medical advancements are scarce, and health complications are prevalent, is vastly different from today’s daily life. However, the audiences that found the show connected with it, even garnering attention from high-profile political figures. Clive Owen, Andre Holland, Juliet Rylance, and Eve Hewson are some of the main players in the show. Although it is not in the same vein as Grey’s Anatomy, hospital-dominated dramas have been relevant since the 1990s and continue to populate the small screen. Creators, Jack Amiel and Michael Begler, recognized the difficulties of bringing this world to life, so they hired Steven Soderbergh to helm and hired an all-star cast.
Hewson Showcases a Subdued Performance of Quiet Control
Eve Hewson portrayed Lucy Elkins, the nurse who develops a connection with two surgeons at the hospital. Hewson’s nurse is reserved and quiet, a departure from whom she naturally appears to be in interviews. But the silent and calm demeanor draws the audience in to hang onto every word and flight expression she chooses to do. It is a vastly intriguing performance which garnered widespread acclaim for the two seasons it aired.
3 The Perfect Couple (2024)
Release Date September 5, 2024
Seasons 1
Weddings can be messy, especially when they are set in Nantucket and include Liev Schreiber, Nicole Kidman, and Eve Hewson. That is the case with the Netflix miniseries, The Perfect Couple. It is based on a book of the same title written by Elin Hilderbrand, but the show was developed by a different artist, Jenna Lamia, who also acts as the showrunner. Though Lamia did not follow everything that Hilderbrand had written, the story follows Hewson’s, Amelia Sacks, as she is about to marry into an incredibly well-off family until suddenly the whole event is derailed by a dead body appearing on the beach. Now, the question is who did it?
Hewson’s Humor Comes Alive with Amelia Sacks
Eve Hewson shines as she brings a dry humor and spunky personality to the role. She is tasked with a moral dilemma, an ethical decision, and the danger of uncertainty. There is a lot for the actress to play and she does not miss a beat. Each moment of subtext is realized and relished in great fashion. It has been fascinating watching Hewson’s career grow. The anticipation builds throughout as she decides what to do next.
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2 Bad Sisters (2022 – Present)
Release Date August 19, 2022
Cast Sharon Horgan , Anne-Marie Duff , Eva Birthistle , Sarah Greene , Eve Hewson , Claes Bang , Brian Gleeson , Daryl McCormack
Seasons 2
The power of family is an immeasurable bond that pushes and pulls the Garveys in various directions. Bad Sisters is a dark comedy series, created by Sharon Horgan, Dave Finkel, and Brett Baer, set in Ireland that follows a group of sisters, the Garveys, as they navigate a desperate life insurance case revolving around one of their spouse’s timely deaths. The show made a big splash on streaming for its unique approach to black comedy. The ensemble cast features the aforementioned creator, Sharon Horgan, Anna Marie-Duff, Sarah Greene, and Eve Hewson as Becka Garvey, the youngest of the group, who despises her sister’s abusive husband.
Eve Hewson Shows Genuine Dublin Commitment
Hewson’s character loathes her brother-in-law so much that she brings up the idea of murdering him. There is an authenticity that Hewson brings to the role that only someone from an Irish upbringing could bear. She is sharp with her banter, open with her emotions, and incredibly committed to her sisters. It is not an easy task to get the audience to believe that killing another character is the right thing to do. However, the script is meticulously crafted and gives Hewson the perfect vehicle to play a raw, engaging, and charming performance.
1 Flora & Son (2023)
John Carney’s latest in the dramatic movie musical genre is right up there with his best. Flora & Son follows a single mom, played with perfect raunchy charm by Eve Hewson, and her son Max as they navigate the challenges of life in Dublin and how music can connect us all. Although these hopeful musical-driven themes are a comfortable space for Carney and his composer, Gary Clark, he separates this piece from the rest of his work with a crude yet captivating lead role.
Eve Hewson Charms With Career Best Acting as Flora
Hewson splices enough wit and magnetism to carry this heartwarming movie to the promised land. When we first meet Hewson’s Flora, it is challenging to like her, but as the movie progresses, the audience cannot help but root for her every step of the way. This is a challenging role to play. However, Hewson leans into all the difficult parts of the character and shines a bright light on the vulnerability it takes to be a great parent.
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